BUSINESS
US Equity fund inflows hit one-year high as emerging market flows extend six-week run: Elara Securities
US equity fund flows rose to $79 billion, the highest level in a year, driven by large inflows into iShares and Vanguard S&P 500 exchange-traded funds.
BUSINESS
Tamil Nadu to roll out state-backed quantum computing access for students, startups
Programme to offer remote access to a 4-qubit quantum computer in first phase; physical deployment under consideration later
BUSINESS
Motilal Oswal AMC pauses fresh inflows into Nifty Microcap 250 index fund after SEBI talks
The fund house added that further communication will follow once discussions with SEBI are concluded
INDIA
UP government extends Ayodhya non-veg ban to online food delivery platforms
Uttar Pradesh has extended the non-vegetarian food ban along Ayodhya pilgrimage routes to online delivery apps, hotels, homestays and guesthouses.
BUSINESS
Budget Session 2026 to run Jan 28–Apr 2; Union Budget on Feb 1, Economic Survey on Jan 29
Parliament’s Budget Session 2026 will run Jan 28–Apr 2 in two phases, with the Union Budget on Feb 1 and the Economic Survey tabled on Jan 29.
BUSINESS
FIIs net sell Indian equities worth Rs 3769 crore while DIIs net bought Rs 5596 crore
During the session, FPI/FIIs bought shares worth Rs 11,093 crore, while offloading Rs 14,863 crore. DIIs net bought shares worth Rs 18,481 crore and solds shares worth Rs 12,885 crore.
INDIA
Video | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on AAP 'mocking' her mistakes: 'It hurts me deeply'
Rekha Gupta questioned the intent behind the criticism, suggesting it reflected discomfort with a woman occupying the state’s top post.
AUTOMOBILE
Ashok Leyland inaugurates green mobility-focussed CV plant in Lucknow
Ashok Leyland's Lucknow facility will have an annual production capacity of up to 5,000 vehicles.
INDIA
India nears hypersonic missile capability as DRDO tests advanced scramjet engine
DRDO News: Successful 12-minute actively cooled scramjet combustor test marks a key step in hypersonic cruise missile development
PODCAST
No AI toys: PM’s missive to Foundational AI startups; India’s Financial Intelligence Unit releases fresh guidelines for crypto assets; and Gaurav Munjal's startup plans in limbo after M&A falls through | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you a big message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to AI startups on thinking beyond “AI toys” and building for India-scale impact. We also unpack stricter compliance norms for crypto firms, the fallout of the stalled Unacademy–UpGrad deal, and why data centre operators are pitching energy-focused incentives ahead of Budget 2026.
MARKETS
Boost for AIFs as SEBI allows agreements before certification, simplifies accredited investor norms
SEBI clarified that any commitment made by such investors will not be included in the scheme corpus until the accreditation certificate is issued.
BUSINESS
Bharat Coking Coal IPO GMP jumps to 48% on strong demand; Amagi Media Labs GMP at 9%
IPO of Bharat Coking Coal, a Coal India arm, was subscribed nearly eight times on the opening day and was fully subscribed within minutes of opening on Friday.
BUSINESS
Hyderabad-based AMSL see profit booking on approval to list preferential shares
The company operates in the aerospace and defence segment and has a market capitalisation of over Rs 9,000 crore.
BUSINESS
Trump and Modi spoke eight times in 2025, says MEA amid Lutnick's phone call claim on trade deal
MEA's comments come in the wake of US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick saying the trade deal with India did not happen because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not call US President Donald Trump
POLITICS
'Hug hug na raha': Jairam Ramesh takes a dig at PM Modi amid India-US trade friction
The Congress leader's remarks come after Lutnick claimed that the trade deal between India and the United States got stalled as Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not place a call to US President Donald Trump.
BUSINESS
Gen Z Guide: When to Buy Your First Insurance
Insurance isn’t boring, it’s a money hack. Confused about when to buy your first cover? This video breaks down health, life, and vehicle insurance in a way Gen Z can actually vibe with.
POLITICS
Ajit Pawar says workers of both NCPs want to unite: 'Family tensions have ended'
Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule, Sharad Pawar's daughter and Ajit Pawar's cousin, says that the two NCP factions have come together for the Pimpri-Chinchwad polls on the demand of party workers.
INDIA
India reacts to US bill proposing 500% tariffs on Russian oil purchase: 'Our position on energy ...'
"We are aware of the proposed bill. We are closely following the developments. Our position on energy sources are well-known ... have to consider global dynamics," Jaiswal told reporters.
INDIA
Sabarimala chief priest Kandararu Rajeevaru arrested in temple gold theft case
According to a report by news agency PTI, citing sources, the Tantri was questioned at an undisclosed location during the morning hours. He was later taken to the SIT office in the afternoon, where his arrest was formally recorded.
INDIA
Rs 20 crore hawala trail: ED says coal scam funds routed from Kolkata to Goa; how it led them to I-PAC
The ED conducted searches on Thursday at the Salt Lake office of I-PAC, as well as premises linked to its co-founder and director Pratik Jain, in connection with an alleged coal scam–linked money laundering case
BUSINESS
Business in the Week Ahead (January 12- 16, 2026)
For the upcoming week, keep an eye on mixed manufacturing and inflation trends across regions, with several key data releases and rate decisions still to be announced
BUSINESS
Skydo gets final RBI approval to operate as cross-border payment aggregator
The company serves over 30,000 Indian MSMEs, freelancers and startups in more than 50 cities, allowing them to collect payments in over 32 foreign currencies.
BUSINESS
Sensex recovers 200 pts from day's low, Nifty above 25,700: 3 key reasons behind market paring losses
Sensex, Nifty pared part of their losses on fag-end buying after a sharp sell-off over the past four sessions.
BUSINESS
Live: Nifty snaps 2-week gains, slips 2.5% this week | Closing Bell
Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Jatin Gedia, Technical Research Analyst, Mirae Asset Sharekhan and Anil Rego, Founder and Fund Manager at Right Horizons
